Archives Digitization Project Intern (YCW-BCH), Charlotte County Archives, St Andrews, NB

Location: St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Compensation: $18/hour
  
The Charlotte County Archives, housed in the 1830s former jail of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, is a professionally-run non-profit dedicated to the preservation and access of the region's documentary heritage. Our hundreds of thousands of textual materials, photographs, maps, and more hold traces of innumerable lives experienced in this unique and beautiful corner of the province.

Description and Duties    

We are currently hiring for a six-month internship at the Archives focused on the implementation of a digitization program for our collections. Working closely with the archivist, the intern will actively participate in project planning, including considerations of policy, procedures, and standards. Building upon thorough training in archival principles, they will work with collections materials through stages of appraisal, description, digitization, file management, and online access. They will play a major role in the establishment of priorities for digitization and in sharing the fruits of the project through outreach. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an aspiring cultural heritage professional to gain meaningful experience in project planning and management within a small and supportive environment.

The position will be on-site at the Charlotte County Archives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, for an 26-week term with an anticipated start date of September 15, 2025. Hours will typically be between 9 - 5, for a total of 35 hours weekly. The wage is $18/hour.

Qualifications    

A strong candidate possesses strong skills of critical thinking, time management, and good judgment. They are committed to ongoing learning. With an intent to pursue a career in archives, museums, libraries and/or another area of cultural heritage, they hold a BA or Master's in a related field, such as history, communications, social science, or museum studies. They have some degree of previous employment or volunteer experience in heritage and/or culture. An MI, MLIS, or equivalent MA would be ideal for this position, though it is not a requirement.

Additional Information    

Applicants must be eligible for the Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage program. Key requirements are graduation from university or college; Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status; commitment to work the full duration of employment, without another consecutive full-time job; and age between 16 - 30 at the start of employment. Please see https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html for more details. Applicants will be required to register with Young Canada Works if selected for an interview, although they are encouraged to do so sooner. Funding for round-trip travel to St. Andrews from a location more than 125 km away can be provided by Young Canada Works.

We strongly encourage the application of individuals who identify as BIPOC, disabled, 2SLGBTQ+, and/or members of any communities underrepresented in the heritage field. If any accommodations in the application or employment process would be helpful, please reach out at contact@ccarchives.ca or 506-529-4248. Funds to ensure appropriate accommodations for accessibility needs in the workplace can be provided via Young Canada Works.


How to Apply    

All applications should consist of a current resume accompanied by a cover letter expressing the applicant's specific interest in this job opportunity and the relevance of their past experience. Please send these via email to Archives Manager Anna Krentz at contact@ccarchives.ca, and/or via the Young Canada Works portal. All applications must be received by the end of day June 20, 2025 though interested applicants are strongly advised to apply as early as possible.
Application Webpage (URL): https://ccarchives.ca/employment/
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Use of AI in Application Process: No